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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THERMONUCLEAR REACTIONS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4725910

An Astron-type apparatus is designed for producing controlled thermonuclear reactions. In the apparatus, an elongated, axially symmetric magnetic field is established in an evacuated vessel, and relativistic electrons are injected into the field to form a rotating sheath (E-layer) for effecting ionization, heating, confinement, and production of thermonuclear reactions. The theory and operation of the apparatus are discussed in detail. Parameters are given for a 500-Mw Astron reactor. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-009810
Assignee:
DTIE; NSA-17-009810
Patent Number(s):
US 3071525
OSTI ID:
4725910
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English